A network administrator has designed a network with two multilayer switches on the distribution layer, which act as default gateways for the end hosts. Which two technologies allow every end host in a

Question

Options

• AGLBP
• BHSRP
• CMHSRP
• DVSS
• EVRRP

• A
  77% (27)
• B
  6% (2)
• D
  3% (1)
• E
  14% (5)

Explanation

Explanation

GLBP (Gateway Load Balancing Protocol) and MHSRP (Multiple HSRP) are correct because both technologies actively utilize both gateways simultaneously for hosts within a VLAN. GLBP achieves this by assigning different virtual MAC addresses to each gateway, automatically load-balancing traffic across both devices. MHSRP achieves this by running multiple HSRP groups - one group makes Switch A the active gateway for some VLANs while Switch B is active for others, ensuring both switches handle real traffic.

HSRP (B) alone is wrong because a single HSRP group only uses one active gateway at a time, leaving the standby switch idle - it provides redundancy but not load balancing across both devices. VSS (D) is a Cisco Virtual Switching System that logically combines two switches into one, which is a different architecture and doesn't directly address the dual-gateway requirement for end hosts. VRRP (E), like basic HSRP, elects only one master gateway per group, meaning not every host uses both gateways simultaneously.

Memory Tip: Think "Gives Load to Both Paths" for GLBP, and remember MHSRP = Multiple groups = More gateways in use. If the answer involves both gateways being actively used, avoid single-group protocols like HSRP and VRRP.

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